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CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

How to prevent it (1 mitigation)
  1. Architecture and Design

    Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.

Source: MITRE CWE-288

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  • Critical 10.0
    CVE-2026-20079 Exploited Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 89%

    Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Authentication Bypass Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute script files on an affected device to obtain root access to the underlying oper…

    KEV Sep 9, 2026
  • Critical 9.8

    All-in-One Microsoft 365 & Entra ID / Azure AD SSO Login <= 2.2.5 - Authentication Bypass

    The All-in-One Microsoft 365 & Entra ID / Azure AD SSO Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and log in as o…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2026-28411 Scanner template

    WeGIA Vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via `extract($_REQUEST)`

    WeGIA is a web manager for charitable institutions. Prior to version 3.6.5, an unsafe use of the `extract()` function on the `$_REQUEST` superglobal allows an unauthenticated attacker to overwrite local variables in multiple PHP scripts. This vulnerability ca…

  • Critical 9.8

    Mitigation bypass in the Networking: Cache component

    Mitigation bypass in the Networking: Cache component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

  • Critical 9.8

    Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component

    Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

  • Critical 9.8

    Mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component

    Mitigation bypass in the DOM: HTML Parser component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 115.33, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, and Thunderbird 140.8.

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-69985 Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 14%

    FUXA has JWT Authentication Bypass via HTTP Referer header spoofing

    FUXA 1.2.8 and prior contains an Authentication Bypass vulnerability leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability exists in the server/api/jwt-helper.js middleware, which improperly trusts the HTTP "Referer" header to validate internal requests. …

  • Critical 9.8

    Flowring|Agentflow - Missing Authenticaton

    Agentflow developed by Flowring has a Missing Authentication vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read, modify, and delete database contents by using a specific functionality.

  • Critical 9.8

    Flowring|Agentflow - Authentication Bypass

    Agentflow developed by Flowring has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit a specific functionality to obtain arbitrary user authentication token and log into the system as any user.

  • Critical 9.8

    Session Smart Router, Session Smart Conductor, WAN Assurance Router: API Authentication Bypass vulnerability

    An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Juniper Networks Session Smart Router may allows a network-based attacker to bypass authentication and take administrative control of the device. This issue affects Session Smart Rou…

  • Critical 9.4
    CVE-2026-24858 Exploited Public exploit EPSS 87%

    An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnal…

    KEV Jan 27, 2026
  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2022-25369 Scanner template EPSS 40%

    An issue was discovered in Dynamicweb before 9.12.8. An attacker can add a new administrator user without authenticatio…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Workreap Core plugin <= 3.4.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in AmentoTech Workreap Core workreap_core allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Workreap Core: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.

  • Critical 9.3
    CVE-2026-23760 Exploited · Ransomware Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 96%

    SmarterTools SmarterMail < Build 9511 Authentication Bypass via Password Reset API

    SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset API. The force-reset-password endpoint permits anonymous requests and fails to verify the existing password or a reset token when resett…

    KEV Jan 26, 2026
  • Critical 9.8

    Registration & Login with Mobile Phone Number for WooCommerce <= 1.3.1 - Authentication Bypass

    The Registration & Login with Mobile Phone Number for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a users identity prior to authenticatin…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Felan Framework plugin <= 1.1.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in RiceTheme Felan Framework felan-framework allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Felan Framework: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.

  • Critical 10.0

    Nuvation Energy Multi-Stack Controller Authentication Bypass

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Nuvation Energy Multi-Stack Controller (MSC) allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Multi-Stack Controller (MSC): from 2.3.8 before 2.5.1.

  • Critical 9.1

    Signal K Server vulnerable to JWT Token Theft via WebSocket Enumeration and Unauthenticated Polling

    Signal K Server is a server application that runs on a central hub in a boat. Versions prior to 2.19.0 expose two features that can be chained together to steal JWT authentication tokens without any prior authentication. The attack combines WebSocket-based re…

  • Critical 9.1

    DVP-12SE11T - Password Protection Bypass

    DVP-12SE11T - Password Protection Bypass

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-68860 Public exploit

    WordPress Mobile builder plugin <= 1.4.2 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Mobile Builder Mobile builder mobile-builder allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Mobile builder: from n/a through <= 1.4.2.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Tuturn plugin < 3.6 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in AmentoTech Tuturn allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Tuturn: from n/a before 3.6.

  • Critical 9.8

    FindAll Membership <= 1.0.4 - Authentication Bypass via Social Login

    The FindAll Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the plugin not properly logging in a user with the data that was previously verified through the 'findall_membership…

  • Critical 9.6

    ABB Ability Edgenius Authentication Bypass

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in ABB ABB Ability Edgenius.This issue affects ABB Ability Edgenius: 3.2.0.0, 3.2.1.1.

  • Critical 9.8

    The Itel DAB MUX (IDMUX build c041640a) is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to improper JWT validation across de…

  • Critical 9.3

    An authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified in certain DSL series routers, may allow remote attackers to…

  • Critical 9.8

    An Authentication Bypass issue in CentralSquare Community Development 19.5.7 allows attackers to access the admin panel…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Search & Go theme <= 2.7 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Elated-Themes Search & Go search-and-go allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Search & Go: from n/a through <= 2.7.

  • Critical 9.8

    Jobmonster - Job Board WordPress Theme <= 4.8.1 - Authentication Bypass

    The Noo JobMonster theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.1. This is due to the check_login() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to successfully authenticating them This makes …

  • Critical 9.3

    Unauthorized database access in Asseco mMedica

    An unauthenticated user can connect to a publicly accessible database using arbitrary credentials. The system grants full access to the database by leveraging a previously authenticated connection through a "mmBackup" application. This flaw allows attackers t…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-49901 Public exploit

    WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin < 14.8.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1.

  • Critical 9.3

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Raisecomm RAX701-GC Series

    The affected Raisecom devices allow SSH sessions to be established without completing user authentication. This could allow attackers to gain shell access without valid credentials.

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-10294 Public exploit

    OwnID Passwordless Login <= 1.3.4 - Authentication Bypass

    The OwnID Passwordless Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly checking if the ownid_shared_secret value is empty prior to authenticating a user via …

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-9967 Public exploit

    Orion SMS OTP Verification <= 1.1.7 - Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover

    The Orion SMS OTP Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. T…

  • Critical 9.8

    Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme <= 2.7 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover

    The Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.7. This is due to insufficient user validation in the search_and_go_elated_check_facebook_user(…

  • Critical 9.8

    Spirit Framework <= 1.2.14 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover and Privilege Escalation

    The Spirit Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.14. This is due to the custom_actions() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. Thi…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-8359 Public exploit

    AdForest <= 6.0.9 - Authentication Bypass to Admin

    The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. This makes it possible for unauthenticated at…

  • Critical 10.0
    CVE-2025-57819 Exploited Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 95%

    FreePBX Affected by Authentication Bypass Leading to SQL Injection and RCE

    FreePBX is an open-source web-based graphical user interface. FreePBX 15, 16, and 17 endpoints are vulnerable due to insufficiently sanitized user-supplied data allowing unauthenticated access to FreePBX Administrator leading to arbitrary database manipulatio…

    KEV Aug 29, 2025
  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Jobmonster Theme <= 4.7.9 - Broken Authentication Vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in NooTheme Jobmonster noo-jobmonster allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Jobmonster: from n/a through <= 4.7.9.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Golo Theme <= 1.7.0 - Broken Authentication Vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.

  • Critical 9.8

    Case Theme User <= 1.0.3 - Authentication Bypass via Social Login

    The Case Theme User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly logging in a user with the data that was previously verified through the facebook_ajax_login_ca…